Being invited to a voluntary interview at Milton Keynes or Aylesbury Police Station doesn’t mean you’ve been arrested but you are being interviewed as a suspect under caution by Thames Valley Police, and the interview itself can leads to no further action, an out-of-court disposal, or a prosecution.
Based in Milton Keynes, our criminal defence solicitors deal with these interviews for clients across the city, around Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Wolverton and beyond. Before you attend, we can contact the officer handling your case, seek disclosure of the evidence against you, and talk through your options so you’re not walking in blind. Read more about voluntary interviews under caution.
Preparing You for a Voluntary Police Interview
Before the interview itself, we contact the investigating officer, press for pre-interview disclosure, and establish what the police already have, including statements, forensic evidence, and CCTV so you’re not hearing the allegation for the first time under pressure in the interview room.
From there, a private consultation lets us take your instructions properly, without the clock running, and decide together how best to handle the questions you’ll face.
How to approach a Thames Valley Police voluntary interview
Full comment. Answering everything put to you can be an effective way to put forward a clear denial but only where your account holds up under scrutiny. Weak spots in a full account can be more damaging than saying nothing.
No comment. There are situations where disclosure has been thin, or where an account now could compromise your position later where declining to answer is the more sensible route.
Prepared statement. A written statement, agreed in advance, lets you put your account on record without inviting a barrage of follow-up questions on points that don’t help your case.
Representation Across Milton Keynes
We’re based in Milton Keynes and regularly represent clients attending voluntary interviews at the city’s police station and further afield across Thames Valley.
Milton Keynes Police Station
302 North Row, Witan Gate East, Milton Keynes, MK9 2DS
Aylesbury Police Station
Wendover Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7LA
Frequently Asked Questions
For an arrest to be lawful, it must be considered necessary. This will often be the case where evidence needs to be obtained from a suspect’s property or seized from a suspect. If the alleged offence took place some time ago, or there is no longer a need to seize evidence, a voluntary interview may be offered instead.
In short, no. The fact that a voluntary interview has been offered does not mean that the allegation is minor or that the police do not have sufficient evidence. It usually means that the police do not consider an arrest necessary.
The police may attend your address to contact you about a voluntary interview. If they are unable to reach you, they may instead contact you by post.
After the interview, the police officer will decide whether any further investigation is needed or whether a charging decision should be sought from an Evidential Review Officer or the Crown Prosecution Service.
We will consider whether any positive action can be taken to advance your position and reduce the risk of a charge. This may include compiling evidence in support of your defence and submitting it to the police with written representations. A proactive approach can sometimes play a crucial role in avoiding a prosecution.
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